You were never much for names,
as so many of your creatures
speak without tongues,
sharing
messages left
in worlds of solitude,
leaving praise for answers
hidden from those
who might betray
the smallest flower.
My canyon's singing stones
have remembered music from
three billion years of vespers,
and a trillion
sacred
sunset
washings.
I want to thank you.
In my only smile
I am raining
in your miracle.
My first light
of dripping cloud words,
watches drops freeze
to soul suspended,
I ask your help
in the presence of my
childhood's last callings.
Those who know they are lacking
seek the truth of silence,
and something of sanctuary
and cascading candles,
flickering flames,
to ignite a humble view
in the quest for a working man's peace.
You have promised everything
and have asked only that I participate
in your creation's calling.
My eyes have learned to touch
the songs my voice tastes
in your silver shadows.
You are ever present,
and as I go from hope to disappointment
and back to hope,
the love you have painted
in Nature's crown of words
has made this journey possible,
made this journey
a joyous agony,
as I seek between the lines,
the soul I find.
Author notes
I am a Christian who carries who has a strong spiritual base in Nature, and in the methphorical meanings that parallel
truth you find in Nature. I see the gospel in the season and the laws of Nature, and in doing so my faith is continually replenished. Every sunrise is a second coming, and every sunset, another ascension...and the stars are becaons of hope in prayer...as well as diamond worlds to dream of forever, in a place of Heaven's inspiration.
Written May 4th, 2006
A contest entry
- Spirituality by Talking Toni and IndividualEleven. by IndividualEleven.
1400 points, ended March 28, 2007, 20 entries
• next poem in this contest, remove from contest
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Very Nice.............
I love how you coorelate nature and the gospel!! Everyday is new mercy and there are many different praises in nature that cry out and worship him just by fulfilling theirduty he created them for!!!This is a very unique and creative write!!Thanks for entering our contest and good luck!!!~~Jacen & Toni~~ -
This poem was a beautiful passage through nature's wonder and how the soul sees and embraces it. This piece made me think of all the parallels between human spirituality and kindness and that of nature's beauty.
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good job i really liked it but i believe in the rules i put that in the authors notes that you writ what religion you are and why
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This was a beautiful piece. You did an amazing job on writing this. seriously powerful and amazing realization to look at.
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Congratulations on a well~deserved golden win, Rich...It's a wonderful penning, my Friend...Your Gift is profound...
Wanda
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just.....wow.
Another contender for first. I hope you keep checking back with us when we get our other poems going. -
oh my...Richard , once again I can only sit here ( moth agape) at the beauty of these words and silently enjoy your write , as well as I do all that you have written about,
much love,
xoxoxo
reenie
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As beautifully written as it is devout. Who or whatever created all of this did a wonderful job...life, all of it, is amazing...nature, humanity, all of it.
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"You have promised
everything
and have asked
only that I participate
in your creation.
My eyes have learned to touch
the songs my voice tastes
in your silver shadows."
I have a lil' saying, Rich...I believe that God favors His Poets; why else would He give us such amazing Gifts??? You use your Gift for Glory, my Friend...your every breath is a poem of delight...& He smiles at every blessed line...Completely beautiful, Scribe...Good luck in the contest... Wanda
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